New American Restaurants near Montchanin, DE

“Celebrated my wife’s 73rd birthday here today. We’ve been meaning to try it for years. Today was that day and they did not disappoint. The entire visit was a pleasant surprise! And it was absolutely wonderful! Sorry we waited so long before trying it. The icing on the cake tho was our server, Aubrie. She was AMAZING! Her efficiency and warmth was overwhelming! If you come to try it out, be sure to ask for her. You won’t be disappointed. 👍👍👍“

“We love this place. The owners and staff are the best. The menu is top notch and so is the service. If you’ve never been you need to go and once you do you will be treated like family. Thank you to Tony and the rest of the crew. You guys go above and beyond.“

“Tonight was our first night trying Portabello’s. We had an excellent dinner! My wife had the chicken parmigiana and I had the stroganoff. We shared the chocolate decadence cake for dessert. Had an excellent server named Erica. We will be back.“

“The small plates were delicious and beautiful, nice atmosphere and Maria our server was outstanding. It was a very enjoyable dinner and they made my husband's birthday special.“

“This restaurant was perfect! The pot roast was amazing and perfectly tender. Everything- including the atmosphere, food, staff, etc was AMAZING across the board. In particular, our host, named Gabbi was so sweet and patient with us when we wanted to switch our seating area from outside to the dining room. This place was amazing I will definitely be returning!☺“

“We ate here last night, we had the best food and the best waiter! It was a treat all around!“

“Administrative details - While you usually must make a reservation a year in advance (which I did), there are a very few earlier spots available on their website. In addition, if you are on the email list, they send the occasional last-minute availability. Talula’s is BYOB. The price was $125 and with all the other things, taxes, gratuities, it came to $160. The Nook Table is available for 6-8 diners and the Farm Table is for larger parties. Website link is below. Everything is presented in “tasting” small portions. In addition to the menu, they provided a couple of additional offerings. I did not do a good job of capturing the delightful descriptions of the food provided by our server. (The next time I go, I will video the descriptions if they allow.) The group did a great job of bringing wine which was beautifully poured in appropriate glassware by our server. The server also paired the wine with the offerings for us! The service was exceptional without being pretentious. After each tasting, plates, utensils and glasses were cleared and refurbished so discreetly that you hardly noticed. The menu changes with the “farm to table” availability. My favorite was a squash tarte. [I was delighted to find that I did not like the foie gras. It is “made” in a most inhumane and horrible way. This is the only time I have eaten it and I will never eat it again.] I was sorry to find that by the Black Garlic Beef Ribeye (#6 on the list), I was getting to the point of “too much food.” The only downsides were “too much food” for most of us and the wines they suggested for the pairings were hard/impossible to find. I personally did not like the varieties of wines they suggested for pairings. The rest of the party enjoyed the comparable wines they were able to find and allowed the server to pair with the tastings. I will be making a reservation for next year very soon. I have already made a reservation for the “sister” Talula’s Garden in Philly for September.“

“Was pleasantly surprised at the quality and level of service at this restaurant. Ordered a scallop dish and a pasta dish and were totally blown away! Will definitely go back next time we visit.“

“I tried the mozzarella as an appetizer and the Tenderloin for the meal. The mozzarella was very good. Between the peppers and topping that was a great was to start out. The Tenderloin was ok. The Gravy had a very good flavor but the meat itself i didn't think was that good. The mashed potatoes were nicely prepared and the asparagus was hot but still had a snap to them, which is just the way I like it. Add a nice bourbon to it all and it makes for a good meal. Cozy atmosphere to the place. Definitely worth checking out.“

“Our favorite restaurant in Wilmington“

“Dinner was excellent. Ordered lots on the menu and each was outstanding. The skate melted in your mouth. Tasted like chicken. Lamb carpaccio, pork steak, rainbow trout, ravioli, funghetti. Well worth it.“

“Had a great dinner with friends last night.... menu, as usual, was excellent... but want to especially recognize our server Kara...friendly, knowledgeable and very accommodating... made a fun time even more so... Ask for her... you can't go wrong.“

“we love Cafe Americana. we are there at least 2 or 3 times a week. the food is fresh, portions are big and we can't say enough about the team there. they are like our family. I really feel like we are home when we come in every time.“

“Amazing experience at The Pear last night! Matt and Francesca were both wonderful. Delicious food. If you haven’t made it out here yet definitely book a res and go. Soooo good.“

“LOVE THE FRIED BRANZINO IM A JERSEY GIRL MUST GET THE JERSEY CORN!! FIVE STARS IN MY BOOK!“

“Two Stones Pub brews and serves my favorite beer: Up and Out. A hazy IPA which never hurts me.

Their fish tacos are great. Their Hawaiian pork belly tacos are even better.

Great, creative specials.

Friendly regulars.

Hard to beat.“

“Our favourite go to in Chester County! Terrific atmosphere, great staff. John runs the show and is fantastic. We come here casually during the day or for a night out. The bar is wonderful, dining room wonderful. Great for families, couples or singles“

“Delicious Easter brunch! Everything was beautifully prepared and displayed, and the staff was very attentive with drinks and anything we needed. Thank you! 🐰🐾🌷“

“I’ve always loved Columbus Inn throughout the years and highly recommend it for quality fine dining and a quaint enjoyable atmosphere. And the front deck is an amazing spot all year round.“

“Went for lunch with my son. We ate on the patio. It was cozy, quaint. Beautiful weather made it even more enjoyable. The food options were great; different from the same old same old. The waitress was busy but brought our drinks and food in a timely manner. Can’t wait to go back.“

“Absolutely loved this place! The ambiance and food were both on point—such a great overall dining experience. I tried the Cuban Bowl, and it was delicious, flavorful, and perfectly satisfying. 😍

Definitely a must-try if you’re looking for a great meal in a beautiful atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back and try more from the menu!“

“The staff was so amazing. There ability to recall the menu and make suggestions for me was nice/helpful. We were celebrating my friends birthday and they brought out a nice cake and candle. Loved the atmosphere, the food was delicious, and desserts were out of this world tasty.“

“The manager was extremely kind and helpful. We arrived very late and the kitchen was closed but he offered us a few pizza options and we were more than grateful!! Pizza was delicious and the wait staff was very friendly and attentive. We can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the menu and really appreciate how customer friendly everyone was.“

“Love the vibe here, great local spot in a rustic 1700’s era building. Very good service from the staff. Phenomenal selection of beers on tap which was the main reason I found this place. It gets loud inside with the live music, though not overwhelming. I have to dink them on the menu though, not sure why they serve the pastrami sandwich chilled, just doesn’t seem right, and was a pretty low grade of pastrami. The fries were way oversalted. I’ll back, but will probably stick with drinks at the bar“

“Best burgers in Delaware. Service is always exceptional.“

“ymmmmmm food and we like it“

“One of my favorite stops! I have loved everything I’ve ordered but my favorites are their speciality lattes or the chai tea latte. It has a super chill environment and is a nice break in my day. Highly recommend❤️“

“The Back Burner has a gem in Patty. The food is always dependable, and the wine list is surprisingly reasonable for some good quality wines. I think all of these things contribute to the restaurant's staying power in Hockessin.“

“First time I came here, I was a little nervous, but the regulars are super friendly and the bartender is great!! I went there to read, and while I did get a lot done, it was great talking to the regulars.“

“This place is awesome... great bar tenders specially Daniel!!! Me and my friend went on karaoke night, it's every sunday 3:30pm-8pm.. a must visit place, its amazing, crowd is very welcoming and everyone is very friendly.... Genesis is hosting the kareoke, fun fun fun experience... we will definitely be back and this time, with my girls...“

“Best food in the mall (including the stand alone restaurants). Amazing quality, every staff member is professional and polite. The crab bisque was enough to make me return again and again… not to mention the fries are 1000/10. I love sitting at the bar and watching the chefs prepare the food.“

“Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch / Amish-style comfort food
Rebecca’s Dutch Kitchen is a hidden gem inside Booth’s Corner Farmers Market. The food is homemade, hearty, and full of traditional Pennsylvania Dutch flavor, just like real country cooking.
Everything tastes fresh and made with simple, quality ingredients. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming—exactly what you expect from a traditional market kitchen.
If you’re looking for authentic, comforting, no-frills food that feels like it came straight from a family kitchen, this is the place. A must-stop when visiting Booth’s Corner. I’ll definitely be back.“

“BEST PIZZA IN WEST SIDE OF WILMINGTON, HANDS DOWN!! If your looking a good slice of any type of pizza this should be your go too place!! I ♡ their white veggie pizza. They also cut up cucumbers & onion for me to take home. The food & service is top notch. The gas station side (Liberty Gas) the service is not as friendly at all. I only shop at Liberty bc Quick Meal & their service is so good.“

“Very good chicken wrap and Reuben“

“I would normally recommend Six Paulpers, HOWEVER, last night's service was terrible. Not sure what the problem was. We first waited for quite awhile for a waitress, so we just went to the bar to get our own drinks. The waitress shows up, we order our food, and it took quite awhile to get to us. My husband got the French dip and fries, I got the cheesesteak egg rolls. The FFs were cold, greasy and had no taste. My egg rolls were burnt. I sent the FF's back, and asked to see if the chef would like to look at the FF's! She goes OK, but the chef isn't in, just the sous chef! And that was it! 🤣We had to go to the bar for another drink. We finally saw our waitress again for us to ask for the bill! Hope this was just an off night!😬“

“I love coming to Homebase! Great environment, great food, great bartenders. Never have any problem here. I love all the events they offer whether it be trivia, word on the street, or karaoke.“

“Great service! Great atmosphere! Great food!“

“Wow- we can’t say enough about our awesome experience here! Patricia makes an epic cocktail! Robin is the kindest F&B manager we’ve met. Isaiah checked us in and Katie is a general Mayer who holds it all together. Stop here if you can and order a martini!“

“Picked up ox tail and jerk chicken today. It was ready within a few minutes of me calling it in. Staff were super friendly, food was fantastic and price was very reasonable! I ordered larges and felt that the serving was very generous. Dropped off jerk chicken at my husband's job as a surprise treat for him, he loved it as well. Ox tail was so good I ate the entire large container in one sitting! Highly recommended this place and will most certainly be back!“

“We had a fantastic meal. I have a food allergy. Staff went to chef to make sure what I ordered was safe. Loved the laid back atmosphere. Sat outside on a lovely day.“

“I’m working in DE but I live in MD and I must say that not only is the food good, and fresh, the customer service by the two French speaking women was so so great. They were nice so of course I had to go back for some more food for the week. I have recommended all my colleagues to visit too.“

“Food was amazing. I had the crème brûlée waffle and I can honestly say it was the best waffle I have ever had in my life. I also had the s’mores latte and I must say that was also a huge hit. The staff as well was so friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend and give it 5⭐️’s“

“Clean restaurant with fast service and delicious food! I have a severe food allergy which makes it hard to eat at most restaurants. However, they were very accommodating and we had the best server, Amanda, who made sure I was completely comfortable and taken care of. She was so kind, fast to answer my questions, and very knowledgeable. I definitely recommend eating here during your stay and be sure to request Amanda ☺️“

“Fun but challenging track. Beautiful property. Can’t wait to go back.“

“I had a special event at Docklands today and the service and food were amazing. The accommodations that were made to ensure my family were taken care of went above and beyond. If you need a place to host your next event I highly recommend Docklands!“

“We just had a bridal shower there in May 2025. We picked Chelsea Tavern because it was in a central location for our 2 families to come together and celebrate. All I can say is that everything was fantastic! The service, the room, the attention to detail was perfect! The food was phenomenal! The portions were huge and tasted terrific! Madelyn was a wonderful hostess and Rob the best bartender and pancake bar chef! We couldn’t ask for a better day. Picking Chelsea Tavern was the best decision and the bride to be was so happy and said everything was exactly as she had imagined. Thank you to everyone involved, it was the most special day 🌸💗🌸“